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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 331.45 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 331.45 and 111.21 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 331.45 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/331.45 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 331.45 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 36,860.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,860.55/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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